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I will do the review over the next week. It was a lovely trip, she's a spotless and well cared for vessel; fun to explore. I am thankful for having the chance to sail both Oceanic & Monterey within 10 months. Many people have asked which I preferred; given the choice of doing either again, it would have to be Oceanic, she just has that something 'extra' one can't really put a finger on... maybe her looks, maybe the ambiance aboard, maybe as being larger she has more choice of lounges for 'lounging', or the covered prom.. not sure. Monterey does have that great sheer & camber though.
Pam
[ 05-19-2006: Message edited by: PamM ]
As for the comparison, "Oceanic" is very clearly on a very succesfull second career with Pullmantur. I often read favourable reviews (often not expected), and my own experience was also very positive.
All comparisons limp, but, also reading the enormous succes of Barcelona as cruise port and the spanish cruise market, is "Oceanic" for Barcelona, what "Norway" was for Miami ?
anyhow a "happy" ship, stays luckily a "happy ship".
J
I know, you said a month. Have you made a similar one for "Oceanic?"
What camera and photo program do you use?
Greetings Ben.
You have some great pictures of a classic cruise ship.
I spent several hours on board her having a look round when she was in Melbourne and on the Pacific service to Australia from the USA.
I was on the P&O ss Strathmore at the time.
One thing we noticed at that time was that a lot of the cabins had an alleyway with a curtained hanging space for clothes and not proper wardrobes in the corridor leading to the bathrooms from the bedroom/lounge area.
The beds were made up as settees in the day time
It looks as if a number of changes have been made to the ship since those days.
Many thanks for all the pictures.
It has brought back memories of my visit to her back in the early 1960's !
Regards,
Neil ( Bob )
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Cheers
superb pics, here and on your site
Lucas
Ernie
Charles
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